Read meter and record consumption of electricity, gas, water, or steam.

Other names for Meter Readers, Utilities: Customer Field Representative, Electric Meter Reader, Field Technician, Fieldman, Gas Meter Reader, Meter Reader, Meter Reader Inspector, Meter Reading Clerk, Meter Record Clerk, Meterman, Steam Meter Reader, Utility Service Worker, Water Inspector, Water Meter Reader, Water Service Inspector, Water Service Operator,

• Read electric, gas, water, or steam consumption meters and enter data in route books or hand-held computers.
• Walk or drive vehicles along established routes to take readings of meter dials.
• Upload into office computers all information collected on hand-held computers during meter rounds, or return route books or hand-hand computers to business offices so that data can be compiled.
• Verify readings in cases where consumption appears to be abnormal, and record possible reasons for fluctuations.
• Inspect meters for unauthorized connections, defects, and damage such as broken seals.
• Report to service departments any problems such as meter irregularities, damaged equipment, or impediments to meter access, including dogs.
• Answer customers' questions about services and charges, or direct them to customer service centers.
• Update client address and meter location information.
• Leave messages to arrange different times to read meters in cases in which meters are not accessible.
• Connect and disconnect utility services at specific locations.
• Collect past-due bills.
• Report lost or broken keys.